
Not Just Tuition.
A Legacy-Defining Investment.
Other schools talk about cost.
We talk about return.
At Aspen Academy, every dollar fuels a future of leadership, innovation, and purpose - starting at age 4.
The right school doesn’t just prepare your child for the next grade - it shapes who they become. Aspen Academy’s tuition isn’t just about access to top-tier academics.
It’s about surrounding your child with a community of driven peers, entrepreneurial mentors, and ethical leaders - all in an environment built to inspire purpose and possibility from the earliest years through adolescence.
Why This Matters
The biggest outcomes often hinge on the smallest, smartest decisions.
Choosing where your child spends their formative years isn’t just a line item - it’s the basis for all our futures.
At Aspen Academy, we believe your family's school should do more than check academic boxes. It should spark confidence, character, and a mindset that says: "I can build what comes next."
This is where small hinges swing big doors - into top-tier high schools, future ventures, and lives of meaning and leadership.
What You Are Paying For
This isn’t just school - it’s an education engineered for tomorrow’s leaders.
Here’s where your investment goes:
- Daily Leadership, Finance & Entrepreneurship: Aspen is the only PK–8 school in the nation with a fully integrated LiFE (Leadership, Finance, and Entrepreneurship) program. Your child doesn’t just learn business - they build it, pitch it, and lead it, every year.
- AI-Era Academic Excellence: Our students outperform national benchmarks 2–3x in math and reading - and we’re among the first schools in the U.S. to integrate AI tools and ethics into daily learning.
- Top-Tier Faculty & Mentorship: 80% of Aspen parents are entrepreneurs, executives, or innovators - and they’re part of your child’s learning ecosystem. Your child is surrounded by people who’ve built what others dream of.
- Your Student in Known and Belongs: With intentionally small class sizes, we meet each student where they are and help them grow faster and deeper than they could anywhere else.
- Expansive Essentials Program: From programming and robotics to visual art, theater, Spanish, and physical education - your child receives 80 minutes every day in high-quality enrichment.
- Safe, Advanced Campus: Our Greenwood Village campus features AI-powered security, purposeful design, and welcoming spaces for families and future-ready learning.
This is where leadership is nurtured, innovation is routine, and character is expected.
Transparent Tuition, No Surprises
We believe in clear numbers - and even clearer value.
Our tuition covers the full Aspen experience. No hidden fees for core programming, curriculum, or community events.
Here’s what to expect for the 2025-2026 school year:
What You Won't Find Anywhere Else
You’re not just comparing schools.
You’re choosing a philosophy - and a future.
Most schools focus on academics. Aspen Academy builds something broader: the habits, mindset, and skills your child will carry for life.
Here’s what your investment includes that traditional schools - public or private - simply don’t offer:
- Daily LiFE Instruction: Leadership, Finance, and Entrepreneurship taught every single day, from Pre-K through 8th grade.
- Real Business Experience: Students launch and operate real ventures. By 8th grade, they’ve created 10+ businesses.
- Future-Ready Thinking: AI ethics, collaboration, and problem-solving are built into our curriculum - so students aren’t surprised by the future; they shape it.
- Integrated Arts & STEAM: Dance, music, coding, visual arts, and engineering are essentials - not electives.
- Character + Capability: We don’t just raise smart kids. We raise kind, capable leaders who know what they stand for.
Aspen isn’t just different. It’s deliberately designed for the world your child is growing into.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Aspen Academy worth the tuition?
- What if I have multiple children?
- Do you offer financial aid?
- How does tuition billing work?
- Is Aspen a fit for younger kids too?
- How do Aspen’s outcomes compare?
- What about traditional academics?
Is Aspen Academy worth the tuition?
What if I have multiple children?
Do you offer financial aid?
How does tuition billing work?
Is Aspen a fit for younger kids too?
How do Aspen’s outcomes compare?
What about traditional academics?
Ready to Talk Numbers—and Possibilities?
Choosing a school is a big decision.
Understanding tuition shouldn't be.
We invite you to book a brief 30-minute conversation with our Admissions team. This is a relaxed, informative chat where you can ask your questions, explore your options, and see how Aspen Academy can deliver a return far greater than a test score.
Let’s talk about how this investment shapes your child’s future.
Schedule your call now by using the form below for convenience.


FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS
Our application deadline for financial aid is January 15. Click here to apply. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer financial aid for Early Learning Center through Pre-Kindergarten enrollments at this time. More information here.
Financial Aid
We understand this is a significant investment. For families who align with our mission and values, we offer need-based financial aid. If Aspen is the right fit, we want to make it possible.
We’ll walk you through every step—simply, privately, and respectfully.
Through generous gifts to our Annual Fund, financial aid at Aspen Academy is awarded on the basis of demonstrated need to students in Kindergarten-8th grade.
Aspen Academy uses a confidential online service to process financial aid applications. Recommendations from that service become guidelines for financial aid decisions. Aid is limited to 50% of tuition. Contact us via email or call us 303-346-3500 to learn more.